VCJH 8th Grade Family Countdown to Freshman Year
We warmly welcome you to Valley Christian High School
Join us as we discuss how to help your student transition from VCJH to VCHS and learn about the expanded opportunities that VCHS has to offer. We are so excited to continue to partner with you for the next four years!
Event Schedule
6:30-7:00pm
Principal’s Welcome - Rehearsal Hall
7:10-7:30pm
Break-Out Session 1
7:40-8:00pm
Break-Out Session 2
8:10-8:30pm
Break-Out Session 3
8:40-9:00pm
Break-Out Session 4
Please select one of the topics listed below to attend during each Break-Out Session. Topics are available at each session.
Break-Out Session Topics & Locations
Conservatory of the Arts & AMSE (Applied Math, Science, & Engineering) Institute
Black Box Theatre (Conservatory Room 109)
Athletics & BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation)
Library Study Area (RLC)
High School Academics
Rehearsal Hall
College Counseling
Theatre
Course Selection Checklist
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Attend tonight’s Warrior Welcome
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Review the VCHS Course Catalog at learn.vcs.net/course
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Attend the Counselor Connect on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00pm which will provide detailed guidance regarding course selection.
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Look for an email Mid-March with reminders about Class Choice and selecting courses for high school.
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Eighth-grade students have the opportunity to sign up for a quick appointment with the VCHS counseling team to get questions answered during Warrior Time on March 11 and 18.
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Class Choice will be open for Course Selection from March 31 through April 7.
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Eighth-grade students have the opportunity to attend the High School Course Fair during HS Warrior Time on Monday, March 31 and Thursday, April 3 to hear more about specific courses.
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The week Class Choice is open, the counseling team will offer virtual drop-in hours for questions:
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Monday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 2 from 2:45-3:45pm
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Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3 from 8:00-9:00am
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Contact Information
Principal
Dr. Jennifer Silva, jsilva@vcs.net
Vice Principal
Vice Principal of Academics
Dr. Alexis Schneider, ascheider@vcs.net
Vice Principal of Student Life
Nathan Smith, nsmith@vcs.net
VCHS Academic & College Counseling
Dean of Academic and College Counseling
Heidi Vals, hvals@vcs.net
Counseling Assistant
(408) 513-2414
BEI, VP/Director K-12
Hannah Kim, hkim@vcs.net
Course Selection Support for Eighth Graders
Shari Gambello, sgambello@vcs.net
AMSE Institute, VP/Director K-12
Danny Kim, dkim@vcs.net
Conservatory of the Arts, VP/Director K-12
Troy Gunter, tgunter@vcs.net
Athletics
VP/Director of K-12 Athletics and Physical Education
Eric Scharrenberg, eric@vcs.net
HS Athletic Director
Ryan Realini, rrealini@vcs.net
High School Resources
VCS HIGH SCHOOL
Since being founded in 1960, Valley Christian High School (VCHS) offers engaging academics partnered with award-winning programs in art, business, science, and athletics to support students in cultivating their God-given talents in a customized college preparatory program. The student community embodies the Christian spirit through global and Bay Area-focused service projects, laying the foundation for students to graduate and live lives of character, service, and influence.
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